I'm wondering about the downsides of using a prism. I've heard they can be quite useful in certain applications, but I'm sure there must be some negative aspects or limitations to consider as well.
7 answers
Andrea
Wed Nov 13 2024
This disadvantage lies in their strongly nonlinear angular dispersion.
benjamin_doe_philosopher
Wed Nov 13 2024
When a collimated beam is aligned with a prism, a specific relationship emerges.
Stefano
Wed Nov 13 2024
According to Equation 18.4, the relationship is expressed as R = B dθ/dλ = L dn/dλ.
isabella_taylor_activist
Wed Nov 13 2024
Prisms possess a significant drawback.
WhisperEcho
Wed Nov 13 2024
In this equation, L represents the length of the prism's base.